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House Bill Would Limit Sugary Drinks in Schools
Wednesday, Apr 27, 2011 | Updated 10:31 AM CDT
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Schools would be prohibited from selling sugary drinks under legislation approved by the Texas House.
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Schools would be prohibited from selling sugary drinks under legislation approved by the Texas House.
The bill, which was adopted Tuesday, would ban the campus sale of drinks other than 1 percent milk, unsweetened water, 100-percent vegetable or fruit juices and zero-calorie electrolyte drinks.
The campus ban would only apply during the school day.
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